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Claudia Marino1, Alessio Vieno1, Michela Lenzi1
1University of Padova, Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Via Venezia 8, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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Background There has been little research investigating sexual health in Italy. The aim of the present study was to present time trends over 8 years in sexual behaviour among adolescents.
Methods:
This study is part of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (sample: 3983 adolescents aged 15 years; 51.9% girls). Measures included sexual initiation, condom use and age of first sexual intercourse.
Results:
No variation was observed in the prevalence of sexual initiation and in condom use. The mean age of first sexual intercourse decreased among surveyed adolescents.
Conclusions:
Considering the tendency of Italian adolescents to begin having intercourse at an earlier age, increased knowledge on sexual behaviours is needed to improve sexual health.
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